Rivers in Colorado
South Platte River near Julesburg
Reading out of date
3.72ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 28, 1:15 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Record crest
- 10.74 ft2013
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 12.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 11.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 14.00 ftThere is major flooding in Ovid.
- 12.50 ftThere is extensive flooding of agricultural land along the river. Some inundation of structures and roads are possible.
- 11.00 ftRoads are flooded near Proctor. There is moderate flooding of agricultural land along the river.
- 10.00 ftThere is minor flooding of farm and ranch land along the river.
- 8.00 ftThe river is out of its banks and into fields and meadows.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.
Crest history
17 crests on NOAA’s list since 1993.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 18, 2013 | 10.74 ft |
| 2 | June 14, 1995 | 9.47 ft |
| 3 | May 6, 1999 | 9.23 ft |
| 4 | May 15, 2015 | 9.12 ft |
| 5 | June 21, 2010 | 8.71 ft |
| 6 | March 6, 1993 | 8.58 ft |
| 7 | July 21, 2011 | 8.51 ft |
| 8 | June 9, 2014 | 7.82 ft |
| 9 | June 12, 2009 | 7.27 ft |
| 10 | May 3, 2016 | 6.63 ft |
| 11 | June 26, 2019 | 6.55 ft |
| 12 | May 23, 2017 | 6.51 ft |
| 13 | June 15, 2005 | 6.51 ft |
| 14 | June 4, 2021 | 6.35 ft |
| 15 | January 31, 2020 | 6.24 ft |
| 16 | May 23, 2018 | 5.75 ft |
| 17 | January 3, 2012 | 3.68 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 4, 2021: 6.35 ft
- January 31, 2020: 6.24 ft
- June 26, 2019: 6.55 ft
- May 23, 2018: 5.75 ft
- May 23, 2017: 6.51 ft
- May 3, 2016: 6.63 ft
- May 15, 2015: 9.12 ft
- June 9, 2014: 7.82 ft
- September 18, 2013: 10.74 ft
- January 3, 2012: 3.68 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Gauge readings unavailable due to low water conditions. The gauge sensor is no longer in the water. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.